Tours and Tickets to Experience Place Dauphine

There are plenty of ways to experience Place Dauphine. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Paris Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Walking Tour With Crypt
• Paris Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based)
• Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame interior | Exclusive Walking Tour
• History of Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame Semi-Private 12ppl Max
• Night Out in Paris: Boho Vibes & City Lights

Anyone can visit Place Dauphine on their own for free, as the small square is open to the public year-round. Walking tours that include a stop here might range from tip-based experiences to anywhere from US$45 to US$60, depending on the group size and how long the tour lasts.

Located on the western edge of Ile de la Cité, Place Dauphine is a small public square that dates back to the 17th century. Today, the area is known for its quaint atmosphere, cobblestone streets, and the cafés and restaurants that line the square (which is shaped like a triangle).

Place Dauphine is at its most picturesque in the spring, ideally April or May, when the chestnut trees that fill the square are in full bloom. However, be prepared for unpredictable weather and the chance of rain. Early summer is another ideal weather window, although you'll want to avoid August when most of Paris shuts down.

There’s no wrong time of day to visit Place Dauphine, but it depends on what mood you’re after. Aim for a weekday morning if you’d like a quieter, more local experience, when the square fills with dog walkers. Come during a weekend evening to see Place Dauphine aglow with lights and abuzz with aperitif crowds.

Place Dauphine is small, so it only takes a few minutes to stroll through the square. But it is meant to be savored, not rushed through. Grab a café au lait and pastry in the morning, or a lunch or dinner later in the day, at one of the nearby restaurants.